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Plant Choices
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Asters and Goldenrods: Ecological Superstars
Goldenrods and asters provide sustenance, breeding sites, and overwintering spaces for numerous native insect species.
By Ronen Gamil -
How to Plant Bare Root Roses (Video)
Watch gardener Will Wallace plant bare root roses in the Cranford Rose Garden.
By Michael Stewart -
Bloom Alert: Pussy Willows (Video)
These weird and wonderful willows are blooming in the Garden.
By Michael Stewart -
Get to Know These Buds
No need to wait for spring flowers and foliage. Buds offer much to observe and appreciate right now.
By Laura Powell -
Witch-Hazels: Winter Flowers, Fall Foliage, and Lovely Form
Witch-hazels have a lovely natural form, smooth gray bark, and vibrant fall foliage. Maybe best of all, they have unusual, fragrant flowers that bloom when few other flowers do.
By Laura Powell -
Bluestar: A Native Perennial with Spring Flowers and Fall Color
A member of the Amsonia genus, bluestar looks lovely year round. Plant it in border, container, or rain garden. Butterflies and hummingbirds love it.
By Cayleb Long -
Hardy Begonia: Summer Blooms and Wonderful Foliage in the Shade
Pink- or white-blossomed hardy begonia thrives in the shade. It blooms in summer and early autumn, and its foliage is as lovely as its flowers.
By Jeanne Rostaing -
Sedum: Easy-to-Grow Succulents With Seasonal Interest
Sedums, also called stonecrops, are easy-to-grow succulents that frequently planted on green roofs. They also make wonderful, drought-tolerant garden plants.
By Laura Powell -
Grow Carnivorous Plants in a DIY Mini-Bog
Create a miniature wetland habitat for carnivorous plants, orchids, and other bog-loving species.
By Will Lenihan -
A Plant Palette for Hungry Birds
A garden for wildlife can also be a beautiful garden. The theme of the Annual Border this year is plants for the birds.
By Kathryn Tam
